Bazaar’s Take on the Bob

Everyone's going for the chop at Bazaar HQ

Over the past eight weeks five members of the Bazaar team have gone for a hair cut, only to return with a bob. It's become somewhat of a craze in the office. Here we explain why we did it, who cut it and how we feel now.

SOPHIE FORTE, Bazaar’s Beauty DirectorInspiration: on the spot impulse. Went for a blowdry and on a whim decided that the idea of big, blowdried long hair felt so 'old' that I wanted to cut it all off. Who cut it? Luke Hersheson at Daniel Hersheson. A favourite at shows and ON shoots, if anyone knows 'on trend' hair, it's Luke. Aftermath: It's love. The last time I went 'short' (it was shoulder length) I felt it looked 'newsreader', but committing to a length that swings a few inches short of my shoulders - just below the chin- feels youthful, modern and is super flattering. Booked in for a trim in four weeks already.

SACHA BONSOR, Bazaar’s Digital DirectorInspiration: Rachel McAdams in About Time. I hated the film, but it was worth the price of the ticket for one reason – McAdams' bob: scruffy, fringed, perfect. (I ignored the fact that her face could pull off a skinhead). The next day I booked a cut, and even took the trailor picture as reference.Who cut it? Jack at the Josh Wood Atelier, who is the perfect hairdresser: no chat, lots of tea, and an ace cutter.Aftermath: On the whole, women love it, men don't – mainly due to the fringe factor. It also looks better when dirty – which suits me just fine.

AVRIL MAIR, Bazaar’s Fashion DirectorInspiration: Total impulse. I love Karlie Kloss's new bob and wanted something that could look chic but also a little undone. Who cut it?George Northwood at Josh Wood Atelier, aka the best hairdresser in the world. Just ask Alexa Chung.Aftermath: My BF said: Was it meant to be so short? Everyone else has been much more complimentary. It feels modern – and also stops me wearing it tied up 24/7.

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VICTORIA HALL, Bazaar’s Assistant Beauty EditorInspiration: Having thick hair length is my friend, so I’m still not entirely sure why I went for the chop. If I had to pin it down to anything it would be the heat-wave and seeing Karlie Kloss backstage at Burberry’s autumn/winter 13 show. Who cut it? Jamie Stevens at Jamie Stevens Salon, who has won almost every hair industry award possible, yet still remains incredibly down-to-earth. His USP; encouraging everyone to shake up their hair and make a statement rather than always opting for the same style. Aftermath: It took a couple of weeks to get used to the length, or lack of it, but after five weeks I can honestly say I love it and it’s been surprisingly less maintenance than I expected.